INSTRUCTIONS:SIDES (make in one piece).Ch 18.1st row: (RS). 1 dc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 dc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 17 dc.2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.Rep last row until work from beg measures 5" [12.5 cm], ending on a WS row.

Next row: (RS). (Fold line). Ch 1. Working through back loops only, 1 dc in each dc to end of row. Turn.Next row: Ch 1. Working through both loops, 1 dc in each dc to end of row. Turn.Rep last row until work from last fold line measures 10" [25.5 cm], ending on a WS row.Next row: (RS). (Fold line). Ch 1. Working through back loops only, 1 dc in each dc to end of row. Turn.Next row: Ch 1. Working through both loops, 1 dc in each sc to end of row. Turn.Rep last row until work from last fold line measures 5" [12.5 cm], ending on a WS row.Rep from ** to ** once more.Next row: (RS). (Joining row). Place foundation ch behind last row with WS of work tog. Ch 1. Working through both thicknesses, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Fasten off.

BASE:Ch 20.1st row: (RS). 1 dc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 dc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 19 dc.2nd row: Ch 1. 1 dc in each dc to end of row. Turn.Rep last row until work from beg measures 10" [25cm], ending on a WS row. Do not fasten off.

Join Base to Sides: Place lower edge of Sides behind Base with WS of work tog, aligning corners of Base with fold lines and joining row of Sides.Next rnd: (RS). Ch 1. Working through both thicknesses, work 1 rnd of dc around all 4 sides of Base. Join with sl st to first dc. Fasten off.

FINISHING:Fold top edge of Basket to RS as shown in picture and slip stitch in place.